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Posted: October 9, 2019

APS Considers Longer Year for More of Its Schools

The district is seeking public input on two proposed calendars, one that would add 10 days to the beginning of the school year and a second that would add 5 days to the beginning and 5 days to the end of the school year.

2020欧洲杯线上投注Albuquerque Public Schools is considering adding 10 days to the 2020-2021 school year for many of its schools.

Background

Last spring, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation to fund extended learning opportunities for public school students.

In the 2019-2020 school year, several APS schools took advantage of this opportunity to help improve the academic success for many students, including some of our most vulnerable. Research shows that more time in the classroom can boost student achievement, provide additional resources, and help students retain more of what they learn over the summer.

2020-2021 School Year

Now, the district is looking at an extended school-year calendar at many more of its schools. Schools haven't yet been decided. But all2020欧洲杯线上投注 APS elementary and middle schools are being considered.

High schools are not2020欧洲杯线上投注 being considered for an extended school-year calendar at this time.